Rotten

The sweetest pungent fruit

Clattering of a child's steps across the back patio

Softest rose petals

gorgeous roasted turkey

A sip of chocolate. 

Dreams of the old days

Open your eyes

See them again

Only rotten.

Food turned to ash

Creaking of warped and narled wood

A rough cat's tounge

Partially licked pistachio icecream cone in a puddle on the floor

The crack and crumble of monsoons

Rain whipping 

Wind pushing

Lightning crashing down

Thunder rumbles

Close the window

Open the door 

Water sloshes in 

Cleaning the thoughts away.